2008 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2008 Infiniti FX

To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Equinox and 2008 Infiniti FX were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti FX (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 880 kg more than 2008 Infiniti FX.

Because 2008 Infiniti FX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti FX will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Infiniti FX (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Equinox 2008 Infiniti FX
Make Chevrolet Infiniti
Model Equinox FX
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3350 cc 3498 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 185 HP 275 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 363 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 1320 kg
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 90 L